Question 1

With regard to ethical distress,what stands in the way of making an ethical choice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morals 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Concerns 
D)  Barriers 
A)  Morals 
B)  Ethics 
C)  Concerns 
D)  Barriers

Question 2

If the medical assistant suspects that a patient is being abused,the first person to whom the medical assistant should report the abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  a supervisor. 
B)  the physician. 
C)  the police. 
D)  the closest relative of the person abused. 
A)  a supervisor. 
B)  the physician. 
C)  the police. 
D)  the closest relative of the person abused.

Question 3

____________ waiver of insurance co-payments may violate the policies of some insurers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ waiver of insurance co-payments may violate...

Question 4

Which statement best describes the practice of physicians waiving co-payments required by insurance companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The practice may violate insurers' policies if done routinely. 
B)  The practice is the best and most humane way to treat needy patients. 
C)  The practice is encouraged by insurance companies. 
D)  The practice encourages patients to take advantage of the medical payment system. 
A)  The practice may violate insurers' policies if done routinely. 
B)  The practice is the best and most humane way to treat needy patients. 
C)  The practice is encouraged by insurance companies. 
D)  The practice encourages patients to take advantage of the medical payment system.

Question 5

In the allocation of health resources,the criterion (or criteria)should be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Likelihood of benefit 
B)  Duration of benefit 
C)  Urgency of need 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Likelihood of benefit 
B)  Duration of benefit 
C)  Urgency of need 
D)  All of the above

Question 6

If the medical assistant believes that patient safety is at risk,he or she is legally responsible for reporting provider actions to the local authorities and the state Medical Board.Some states can prosecute individuals who file a false report.

Accepted Answer

A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second is true. 
A)  Both statements are true. 
B)  Both statements are false. 
C)  The first statement is true;the second is false. 
D)  The first statement is false;the second is true.

Question 7

Something that is ______________ is oriented or directed toward social needs and problems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Something that is ______________ is oriented or...

Question 8

With regard to medical ethics,which term deals with the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society having legitimate claims on those benefits and burdens?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reparation 
B)  Veracity 
C)  Justice 
D)  Beneficence 
A)  Reparation 
B)  Veracity 
C)  Justice 
D)  Beneficence

Question 9

Which of the following terms best describes a moral obligation to act for the benefit of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Fidelity 
D)  Veracity 
E)  Justice 
A)  Nonmaleficence 
B)  Beneficence 
C)  Fidelity 
D)  Veracity 
E)  Justice

Question 10

According the AMA's code of ethics,which of the following is acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Payment by or to a physician for the referral of a patient 
B)  Contingency fees 
C)  Fee based on the value of service provided 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Payment by or to a physician for the referral of a patient 
B)  Contingency fees 
C)  Fee based on the value of service provided 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Physicians are required to be familiar with the signs of physical,psychological,and sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A devotion to or conformity with the truth is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A devotion to or conformity with the...

Question 13

__________ are defined as claims that a person or group makes on society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are defined as claims that a...

Question 14

The prime objective of the medical profession is to

Accepted Answer

A)  heal patients. 
B)  render service to humanity. 
C)  make money. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  heal patients. 
B)  render service to humanity. 
C)  make money. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Certain kinds of news,such as births and deaths,are considered part of the public domain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the example of organ donation and distribution of scarce or costly medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethical distress 
B)  Ethical dilemma 
C)  Dilemma of justice 
D)  Locus of authority 
A)  Ethical distress 
B)  Ethical dilemma 
C)  Dilemma of justice 
D)  Locus of authority

Question 17

The physician involved in caring for a patient should be an advocate for the family rather than for the patient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The criteria to consider when allocating health resources include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  urgency of need. 
B)  amount of resources required for successful treatment. 
C)  potential for change in the quality of life. 
D)  social worth of the individual. 
A)  urgency of need. 
B)  amount of resources required for successful treatment. 
C)  potential for change in the quality of life. 
D)  social worth of the individual.

Question 19

Which statement best defines the practice known as fee splitting?

Accepted Answer

A)  The unethical practice of basing the physician's fee on the success of the treatment 
B)  The unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients 
C)  The lowering of the physician's fee as a way to help poor patients 
D)  An appropriate method of allowing two physicians to work together in treating a patient 
A)  The unethical practice of basing the physician's fee on the success of the treatment 
B)  The unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients 
C)  The lowering of the physician's fee as a way to help poor patients 
D)  An appropriate method of allowing two physicians to work together in treating a patient

Question 20

Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n)______________ fee basis,it is unethical for a physician to do so.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n)______________...

Exam 7: Medicine and Ethics

With regard to ethical distress,what stands in the way of making an ethical choice?

If the medical assistant suspects that a patient is being abused,the first person to whom the medical assistant should report the abuse is

____________ waiver of insurance co-payments may violate the policies of some insurers.

Which statement best describes the practice of physicians waiving co-payments required by insurance companies?

In the allocation of health resources,the criterion (or criteria)should be which of the following?

If the medical assistant believes that patient safety is at risk,he or she is legally responsible for reporting provider actions to the local authorities and the state Medical Board.Some states can prosecute individuals who file a false report.

Something that is ______________ is oriented or directed toward social needs and problems.

With regard to medical ethics,which term deals with the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society having legitimate claims on those benefits and burdens?

Which of the following terms best describes a moral obligation to act for the benefit of others?

According the AMA's code of ethics,which of the following is acceptable?

Physicians are required to be familiar with the signs of physical,psychological,and sexual abuse.

A devotion to or conformity with the truth is called ____________.

__________ are defined as claims that a person or group makes on society.

The prime objective of the medical profession is to

Certain kinds of news,such as births and deaths,are considered part of the public domain.

Which of the following best describes the example of organ donation and distribution of scarce or costly medications?

The physician involved in caring for a patient should be an advocate for the family rather than for the patient.

The criteria to consider when allocating health resources include all of the following except

Which statement best defines the practice known as fee splitting?

Although attorneys often accept clients on a(n)______________ fee basis,it is unethical for a physician to do so.

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